Tag: pets

Ask the Vet: To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs

Q: We recently adopted Tucker, a young, neutered, mixed-breed dog. We don’t know how he behaves around children, because our kids are adults and we’ve remained distanced from our neighbors. As soon as the pandemic is over, our grandchildren will visit. What can we do to prevent Tucker from biting one of them? A: Start…


Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care

Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who they consider full-fledged family members, could roam outside without escaping to the outside world. And that’s not all. Their felines also have lots of cat furniture, and they regularly dine on cat food that costs north of…